Leashes: meaning, definitions and examples

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leashes

[ liːʃɪz ]

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for pets

A leash is a strap or cord for restraining and guiding a dog or other pet animal.

Synonyms

lead, restraint, tether

Examples of usage

Please make sure to always keep your dog on a leash when going for a walk.
She held the leash firmly as the excited puppy tugged ahead.

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restraining

Leashes is the third person singular of the verb leash, which means to restrain or control someone or something.

Synonyms

control, restrain, tether

Examples of usage

She leashes her excitement and maintains a calm demeanor.
The trainer leashes the aggressive dog to prevent any incidents.

Translations

Translations of the word "leashes" in other languages:

🇵🇹 correias

🇮🇳 पट्टियाँ

🇩🇪 Leinen

🇮🇩 tali kekang

🇺🇦 повідці

🇵🇱 smycze

🇯🇵 リード

🇫🇷 laisses

🇪🇸 correas

🇹🇷 tasmalar

🇰🇷 목줄

🇸🇦 أربطة

🇨🇿 vodítka

🇸🇰 vodidlá

🇨🇳 牵引绳

🇸🇮 povodci

🇮🇸 taumar

🇰🇿 байламдар

🇬🇪 საყელურები

🇦🇿 qayışlar

🇲🇽 correas

Word origin

The word 'leash' originated from Middle English 'les', from Old French 'lesse', which ultimately came from Latin 'laxus' meaning 'loose'. The concept of using leashes for pets dates back to ancient times, where animals were restrained for various purposes.